News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.

All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.

All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock EquipmentOverhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events

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New suite of benchmarking tools for intelligence to supply chain HR teams

1 New suite of benchmarking tools for intelligence to supply chain HR teams

Analytiqa in partnership with FireDog Research, have devised and created a new suite of benchmarking tools and services developed specifically to provide key insight and intelligence to supply chain HR teams.

ABA's new workplace transport equipment list tackles operator qualification confusion

2 ABA's new workplace transport equipment list tackles operator qualification confusion

A new standardised list of workplace transport equipment categories has been released to aid employers and recruiters in identifying operator qualifications, regardless of issuing body.

Furniture distribution specialist adds high security trailers to the fleet

3 Furniture distribution specialist adds high security trailers to the fleet

W. S. Dennison Ltd, a leading furniture storage and logistics company in Ireland, has taken delivery of 6 Dry Liner box trailers from Krone and reports that the new equipment perfectly matches its high security load transport requirements.

Elemica introduces track mobile app for logistics visibility

4 Elemica introduces track mobile app for logistics visibility

Elemica, the Supply Chain Operating Network for the process industries, has introduced Elemica Track, a mobile application that provides visibility into shipments transacting through Elemica's Enhanced Transport Visibility solution.

Gist selects Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 units for refrigerated trailer fleet renewal

5 Gist selects Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 units for refrigerated trailer fleet renewal

UK-headquartered supply chain specialist Gist Limited has reaffirmed its business relationship with Carrier Transicold UK, selecting its fuel-efficient Vector 1550 system for a 91-strong refrigerated trailer fleet renewal.

AITT to address FLTA Safety Conference

6 AITT to address FLTA Safety Conference

Dave Sparrow, MD of the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has been announced as a key speaker at this year's Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Safety Conference. In his presentation, he will explain the role of the Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) and the very significant benefits its formation has brought to employers – and to workplace safety standards.

New specialist retail pallet – a retailer’s best friend

7 New specialist retail pallet – a retailer’s best friend

The new SF 800 H Retail Pallet is the latest model to join Goplasticpallets.com's extensive range of lightweight, cost-effective nestable pallets.

Space-saving storage is now an easy move for anyone

8 Space-saving storage is now an easy move for anyone

Adjustable Pallet Racking (APR) and sprinkler systems can now be extended, remodelled and relocated within a warehouse or distribution centre environment in significantly less time and at a fraction of the cost than was previously thought possible.

Disruptive innovation debate leads Multimodal seminar line up

9 Disruptive innovation debate leads Multimodal seminar line up

Disruptive innovation, warehouses of the future, the impact of mega shipping vessels, and the future of UK airports all feature in the Multimodal Seminar line-up.

Leicestershire logistics company makes carbon neutrality a key priority

10 Leicestershire logistics company makes carbon neutrality a key priority

Core Management Logistics (CML) has prioritised the need to be carbon neutral by planting 808 new trees up and down the UK.

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